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Shelter in place in your own backyard

What do I need to know about Sheltering in Place?

10 Jul
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Shelter in Place Many people hear the word ‘emergency’ and immediately assume evacuation, but according to first responders and emergency preparedness specialists, sheltering in place is more common. Unless instructed to do otherwise, or there is obvious threat to your property (an incoming fire or tsunami for example), then stay home! It’s where all your good stuff is. Reception centers, roadways, and
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Categories: Emergency Kits, Shelter

Eerie quiet at NW fault where ‘big one’ may shake

06 Dec
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The opening line of Tom Banse's news report caught our attention: "Any parent of a rambunctious youngster can tell you trouble might be afoot when things go quiet in the playroom. Two independent research initiatives indicate there is a comparable situation with the Cascadia earthquake fault zone....onshore seismometers have detected few signs of the grinding and slipping you would expect
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Categories: Earthquakes

Friday Roundup – Earthquake on the left, Superstorm on the right

02 Nov
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It has certainly been a busy week for emergency managers and personnel.  The personal loss and devastation of Superstorm Sandy has been massive.  Looking at the subway system in NYC you get a glimpse into what the cleanup operation will entail.  We start this weeks roundup in Canada and then down the eastern seaboard and finish with an informational post
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Categories: Earthquakes

Friday Roundup – The Great ShakeOut

20 Oct
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This week we link to a number of articles that relate to the Great ShakeOut which was held in earthquake prone area's around North America.  Each area encouraged participants to register online to be counted and listed. There was the "The Great Southeast ShakeOut" held by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium.  We all remember "drop,
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Categories: News

Motivation to Get Your Earthquake Emergency Kit

11 Sep
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We have all witnessed innocent people on TV who woke up on a fine day without any idea that their entire world would be turned upside down by lunchtime. An earthquake is actually one of the easier calamities to plan for even though they can strike during any season or time of the day, making some of us feel even
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Categories: Emergency Kits

Friday Roundup – Communication, zombies and insurance

08 Jun
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Moving into the month of June, activity seems to be increasing with emergency preparedness around North America.  Is it due to economic unrest in Europe or the continued wild weather?  This weeks roundup includes an article on mobile communications and earthquakes, the CDC denying the existence of Zombies and the Insurance industries take on disaster preparation. First up is the headline,
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Categories: Zombies